The threat of New World screwworm led local nonprofit Austin Pets Alive! to overhaul its intake, medical and transport systems, but as President and CEO Dr. Ellen Jefferson explained, costs of medication and transport restrictions from other states are presenting challenges to the system as a whole.

New World screwworm poses threat to Central Texas shelter pets, stray animals
The threat of New World screwworm led local nonprofit Austin Pets Alive!
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